Tue Dec 21, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Dallas MavericksMavs
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
New York KnicksKnicks
93
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dallas MavericksMavs | 30 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 111 |
| New York KnicksKnicks | 25 | 12 | 29 | 27 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Mavericks downed the Knicks 111-93. Mavericks' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Mavericks stayed locked in; Knicks' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Mavericks bench chemistry carried them. Mavericks' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Knicks · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Knicks · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Mavericks · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Mavericks · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.